2024 BMW 8 Series: common problems and reliability
· G16Too new to grade yet.
6 owner complaints, most about wheels. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 8 Series?The 2024 BMW 8 Series has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are wheels and power train. Owners most often flag depreciation is steep.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 BMW 8 Series vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the 8 Series?
Across the 6 8 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (1996) to 14 (2022). With 6 complaints, the 2024 8 Series sits about the same as the model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners report on the G16 8 Series
Owners of the G16 8 Series Gran Coupe broadly praise it as a beautiful, comfortable, and refined daily driver, with the B58 engine in the 840i frequently called reliable and the interior materials and seats described as significantly better than those in the 3 and 4 Series.
- RecurrentDepreciation is steep
- IsolatedFit and finish could be better, with creaks and rattles noted
- IsolatedInterior feels basic without optional packages such as parking assistance, adaptive cruise control, and heads-up display
- IsolatedSome owners find the interior disappointing relative to expectations for an 8 Series
- IsolatedLack of massage seats despite the car's luxury positioning
Owner insights for the G16 8 Series. Read the full G16 owner report.
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